RiverFest returns to Belturbet on 19 September with a walk, wellness sessions, Duck Race, free family activities and evening entertainment.
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RiverFest Returns to Belturbet This Saturday
RiverFest returns to Belturbet on 19 September with a walk, wellness sessions, Duck Race, free family activities and evening entertainment.
Ballyconnell’s Leona Maguire Heads to Her Fourth Solheim Cup
Ballyconnell golfer Leona Maguire will represent Europe for a fourth consecutive time at the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.
Ballyconnell Playground Upgrade Underway Following €100,000 Investment
Ballyconnell Community Playground is closed while a €100,000 refurbishment is carried out, with work expected to take up to four weeks.
More Than a Festival: Ballyconnell Comes Together
Ballyconnell Festival 2026 brought residents, families and visitors together for Fair Day, Family Fun Day and five days of shared community celebration.
Major Solar Energy Project Proposed for Ballyconnell Area
A significant renewable energy development has been proposed for the Ballyconnell area, with Mannok Cement Ltd seeking permission for a solar farm that could offset the carbon emissions equivalent of 89,000 trees annually. The application for the 9.3-hectare facility has been submitted to Cavan County Council.
Autumn’s Golden Beauty in Our Local Woodlands
Experience the breathtaking transformation of our local woodlands this autumn through a stunning photo collection from Slieve Russell, Annagh Wood, Castle Saunderson, and Florence Court.
Ballyconnell Set to Shine on European Stage
Our own Slieve Russell has earned the honour of hosting next summer's European Ladies' Team Championship, bringing 20 nations and Europe's finest amateur golfers to Ballyconnell this July.
Shared Cycle Lane Gains Council Support in Ballyconnell
Local residents' vision for safe cycling infrastructure along busy Rakeelan route wins cross-party backing, as existing pathways serving estates continue to deteriorate.
Autumn is here!
Full scale autumn is here....
Ballyconnell’s Crust & Crumb Announces Major Expansion with 120 New Jobs
Ballyconnell's Crust & Crumb, Ireland's largest dough-based products manufacturer, is doubling its production facility and creating 120 new jobs. The €12.5M investment will make the town's factory the most advanced pizza-making facility in Europe, cementing the company's position as west Cavan's largest Irish-owned employer.

RiverFest returns to Belturbet on 19 September with a walk, wellness sessions, Duck Race, free family activities and evening entertainment.

Ballyconnell golfer Leona Maguire will represent Europe for a fourth consecutive time at the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

Ballyconnell Community Playground is closed while a €100,000 refurbishment is carried out, with work expected to take up to four...

Ballyconnell Festival 2026 brought residents, families and visitors together for Fair Day, Family Fun Day and five days of shared...
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Join the Ballyconnell Festival 2025 this August Bank Holiday weekend for live music, a traditional fair day, free family fun,...

Ballyconnell History Ballyconnell (Irish: Béal Átha Conaill, meaning “Entrance to the Ford of Conall”)

RiverFest returns to Belturbet on 19 September with a walk, wellness sessions, Duck Race, free family activities and evening entertainment.

A Culture Night Céilí House will bring traditional music, song and supper to Ballyconnell Area Market House on Friday, 18...

Ballyconnell golfer Leona Maguire will represent Europe for a fourth consecutive time at the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

Ballyconnell Community Playground is closed while a €100,000 refurbishment is carried out, with work expected to take up to four...

Ballyconnell Festival 2026 brought residents, families and visitors together for Fair Day, Family Fun Day and five days of shared...

A significant renewable energy development has been proposed for the Ballyconnell area, with Mannok Cement Ltd seeking permission for a...

Handcrafted leather goods including bags, belts, wallets, and custom leather items. Quality craftsmanship since 1985.
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In the grounds of the Slieve Russell Hotel near Ballyconnell is a a fine example of a

Originally known as the Ballinamore/Ballyconnell Canal, the recently reconstructed canal is now known as the Shannon/Erne Waterway. Both large rivers

Ballyconnell estate consisted of 1500 acres – about one-fifth of the total parish of Tomregan. The original building on the
Upcoming events
- Autumn Craft and Gift Fair at the Slieve Russell11/10/2026
12:00 – 17:00



